Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
Join Indian Country food and agriculture leaders and policy experts as they explore the growing national momentum behind Tribal Departments of Agriculture and what it means for food sovereignty, governance, and future generations. 🎙 Moderated by: Mark Trahant...
Summary: This week, we will be monitoring a hearing from the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Programs. Nominations for the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council will close on Feb. 17. USDA’s...
Summary: There are two Congressional hearings on Tuesday from the House Appropriations Committee and the House Committee on Natural Resources. Notes relevant to Tribal food and agriculture will be posted next week. Two Federal Register notices of interest this week...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service Deadline: April 22, 2026 Description: This grant assists eligible applicants (e.g., agricultural producers, agricultural producer groups, and farmer and rancher...
Intertribal Agriculture Council Location: WFH / Remote Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret contracts, including those related to grants, sponsorships, services, and vendor agreements Assist in ensuring compliance...
Cherokee Nation Location: Tahlequah, OK Closing Date: April 15, 2026 Duties Include: Operate standard office equipment and computer software Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally exposed to outside...
Summary: USDA’s Forest Service is holding a virtual engagement session with Tribes on Feb. 11, 2026, to discuss the implementation of the EXPLORE Act, which includes an expansion of the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA). Register online HERE. The Forest Service is...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Deadline: December 31, 2026 Description: The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) supports grants in six AFRI priority areas: Plant Health and Production...
Description: The purpose of this body is to ensure that the interests of U.S. stakeholders are considered in the development of positions and policy relative to U.S. participation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO). Deadline: Nominations accepted...
Description: The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking nominations for individuals to represent subsistence users on the following Subsistence Resource Commissions (SRC): the Aniakchak National Monument SRC, the Cape Krusenstern National Monument SRC, the Denali...